The Comparative Analysis :
Skoda Octavia RS TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid (16 - 19)
€ 30,900

€ 40,500

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Skoda Octavia RS TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 27.7 cm shorter, 9.1 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid.
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1447
1769
1969
1465
1860
2120
1769 mm
Width
1860 mm
1969 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2120 mm
1447 mm
Height
1465 mm
2575
4578
2805
4855
4578 mm
Length
4855 mm
2575 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Vehicle Weight
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1490 kg
Kerb Weight
1780 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2200 kg

Weight Difference:
290 kg
16.29 %

General
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
1Z
Generation
JF
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
202 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
168 bhp
202 bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
375 NM
at 2330 rpm
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
350 NM
375 NM
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Performance
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
139 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Octavia RS TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
8.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 kg/bhp
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
8.87 kg/bhp
8.81 kg/bhp
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
177 mpg
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
47 mpg
177 mpg
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
36 mpg
city
No data
58 mpg
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
570 mi
Range
2136 mi
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
570 mi
2136 mi
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
30.3 kWh
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
123.4 kWh
30.3 kWh
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
37 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Skoda Octavia RS TDI
KIA Optima 2.0 GDI Plugin-Hybrid
5
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
560 L
Boot Capacity
307 L










1350 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data